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Delaware Avenue Zoning Rewrite Takes Shape with New Height Limits and Parking Rules

Official:To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Shackamaxon Street (Extended), the Delaware River, and Ellen Street (Extended); making certain designations relating to gross floor area, height regulations and off-street parking; and providing that provisions relating to the Commercial Entertainment District shall control over certain other provisions; all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Ramos

Introduced: May 24, 2007

: Committee on Rules

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill amends zoning maps and regulations in a specific area along the Delaware River, including changes to gross floor area, height restrictions, and off-street parking for commercial entertainment districts.

What This Bill Does

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Changes the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Shackamaxon Street (Extended), the Delaware River, and Ellen Street (Extended) on the Philadelphia Zoning Maps.
Modifies gross floor area regulations in the affected area, specifically making the provisions of Section 14-406(2)(a) applicable to the Commercial Entertainment District.
Updates height regulations in the affected area, although the specifics of these changes are not detailed in the provided text.
Modifies off-street parking requirements in the affected area, although the specifics of these changes are not detailed in the provided text.